It's a Sad Sad Day...

Today I received a hard phone call to listen to. Jeanie Jones, the owner of The Scrapbook Pad, called to let me know that at last night employee/teacher meeting, she had announced her decision to close The Scrapbook Pad. I know that this was not an easy decision for Jeanie to make and I'm sure it came with a significant amount of heartbreak.

The Scrapbook Pad has been my 'fun' job for most of the last 14 months. It's been the job I've loved to go to, the place I've loved to be, the place where I taught the classes I loved, the place where the people who most "got" me were, and the place (like Cheers) where everyone knew my name. Seriously. I loved that place!

My heart is heavy. I know that there is not any one thing which brought Jeanie to this decision. I'm positive it's a combination of many many things. For those of you who don't know Jeanie, she is a class act business woman who knows what she wants and what lengths she is willing to go to, to make things happen. She is business savvy, and is willing to spend the money that it takes to get the job done - and done the RIGHT way. I'm sure you know what I mean.

It was a joy to work with Jeanie, Katie, Cheryl, and the rest of The Pad family over the last while. I've been lucky to be the store's Events Coordinator, the Web Hostess, a Crop Hostess, a Teacher, a Customer and most of all... a friend. Boy how I loved being there! If it wasn't for my main job (ie the bill paying job) I would have been there every day all day - even if I didn't garner a pay check. That's how much I loved The Pad.

It's a sad day here in the DFW Metroplex - a sad, sad day.

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Soldering Classes

I've received quite a few emails asking if I would continue to teach my soldering class each month, and if I would be willing to teach a more advanced class. After giving the subject a considerable amount of thought and in taking costs (and other items) into account I think I may be willing to continue teaching soldering classes. However, the soldering classes will likely be out of my home rather than in a store setting. The main reasoning behind this decision is tha there isn't a store local to me which carries the supplies or the tools we would be using in class.

What I'd like to know from those of you who are interested in taking either my introductory soldering class, or the more advanced classes, is what times are best for you? I think that Saturday afternoons would likely be the best overall but I'm willing to discuss other dates if enough students need me to.

Some of the techniques and projects we would cover in the intermediate and advanced classes may/can include:

• Creating bubble charms
• Creating double sided bubble charms
• Creating 3d charms
• Cutting glass

If you're interested in attending one of my soldering classes, please send me an email to let me know your thoughts and what day/time of the week would work best for you.

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